Branch Manager - CBD

About the role

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together...one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility. Job Summary To support delivery of targeted retail business (non-medical) growth with the right parameters. Job Description Business Development- Branch Manage relations with all General and Medical business channels at the branch to deliver targeted premium outputs. Spearhead and implement market expansion strategies at the branch. Pipeline business management, quotation processing and transmitting the same within TATs. Draw up and operate SLAs with intermediaries for differentiated service delivery. Monitor and adhere to inter-departmental service level standards to ensure smooth running of the branch Renewal follow-up to achieve the renewal retention ratios. Champion cross selling for branch business Coordinate intermediaries' activities at the branch level Market Intelligence Collect market intelligence through research by reading articles, publications, internet, word of mouth and networking daily to keep abreast of market developments. Assess market opportunities with respect to competitor sales sources by remaining in touch with market forces and influencing. Manage knowledge capital by collecting, categorizing, storing, protecting, and distributing the result of market. Financial Debt management as per the debt management standard Manage and control expenditure for travel, events, and promotional items. Plan, assign and allocate funds for events plans, or promotional items requited for brand management through brand management activities as per the structured calendar. Operations & Compliance Actively keep up to date with relevant knowledge, legislation and developments within the business unit and insurance industry that may have an impact on the business advantage. Coordinate compliance with regulatory requirements for brokers for licensing and on boarding requirements as per ABC third party standards. Education and Experience Required: Degree in Commerce, Insurance, Law, Business Administration At least 7 years in Insurance Sales/or Underwriting Professional qualifications ACII, Diploma in Insurance (UK) or AIIK, Diploma in Insurance (Kenya) Education Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)